What's the best burger you've had? - Page 2

Tim Walsh · Tim Walsh's Garage

I'm going to sort of agree with Britt.. Cookout burgers are about the best fastfood burger you can get, at least here in the carolinas

Tim Hancock · 08-07-2006, 06:05 AM

Best burger I have ever had was in Pittsburg years ago at some small bar. It had frenchfies and coleslaw on it. I can't recall the name of the place, but the locals all knew the place well for it's burgers.

As a side note the best dog I ever had was at spring break in Daytona one year at a joint named TC's top dog or something like that. It also involved coleslaw. I was pretty drunk at the time so my tastebuds may have skewed!

gr8fl4porsche · gr8fl4porsche's Garage

Try the new fancy buger made from several cuts of premium beef at Ruby Tuesday's - actually a pretty tasty burger.

brittbolen · 08-07-2006, 06:59 AM

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Originally posted by Tim Hancock
Best burger I have ever had was in Pittsburg years ago at some small bar. It had frenchfies and coleslaw on it. I can't recall the name of the place, but the locals all knew the place well for it's burgers.

Dang, i saw this place on TV the other night on food or travel or such, but I can't remember the name! I'm going there next time I'm in the 'burgh

B

onlycafe · 08-07-2006, 07:44 AM

could it be primanti brothers in pittsburgh?

Tim Hancock · 08-07-2006, 07:59 AM

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Originally posted by onlycafe
could it be primanti brothers in pittsburgh?

Could be, I was just bar hopping with some friends at the time and it was about twenty years ago. The fact that I remember it twenty years ago means it WAS a d@mn good burger!

brittbolen · 08-07-2006, 08:40 AM

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Originally posted by onlycafe
could it be primanti brothers in pittsburgh?

Yes, that sounds right.

thanks!

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Overpaid Slacker · 10:46 AM

Chain -- Fuddrucker's
All-around -- Walker's on Varick and N. Moore in NYC. Never ever had better, anywhere.
Best experience -- Blimpy Burger, Ann Arbor, MI. Its motto is "Cheaper than Food." How can you go wrong?

JP

Scooter · 08-07-2006, 10:03 AM

Got some good suggestions in this old thread .

RickM · RickM's Garage

My favorite burgers are the ones I make myself. There's simply nothing like the taste of fresh ground chuck 'n sirloin. From the grinder to the fridge (for a quick chill) and it's off to the grill.

hytem · 08-07-2006, 10:21 AM

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Originally posted by RickM
My favorite burgers are the ones I make myself.

Has to be the right answer.

Moneyguy1 · 08-07-2006, 10:27 AM

Just had one of those $10 "superburgers" at Ruby Tuesdays. We were really not all that impressed for the $$$. Their salad bar is marginal as well. But, it is right next to Sam's where we go about three times a year, so it is convenient.

RickM · RickM's Garage

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Originally posted by Moneyguy1
Just had one of those $10 "superburgers" at Ruby Tuesdays. We were really not all that impressed for the $$$. Their salad bar is marginal as well. But, it is right next to Sam's where we go about three times a year, so it is convenient.

...and I was going to try them out. Will think twice now.

To further explain my answer, alot of times I like my burgers rare/medium (as opposed to medium/rare). Unless I know exactly what quality/condition the meat is in when ground and the equipment used I wouldn't take the chance. Also, some places will not prepare anything rarer then medium.

Tim Hancock · 08-07-2006, 10:57 AM

Did a search on Primati Brothers. That is the place! I highly recommend it to anyone who travels to Pittsburgh.

Hot, fast, and greasy, a Primanti Brother's sandwich is a meal all by itself. The cheesesteak version (a burger, not shaved steak) is the most popular, but there are plenty of other meaty choices. The fries are hand-cut, the slaw tangy, and the bread warm and crusty, the way good Italian bread should be. Just about the most filling sandwich you'll find anywhere - imitated by many, but equaled by few.

Primanti Brothers Restaurant
46 18th Street (Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 152222
(412) 263-2142

}{arlequin · }{arlequin's Garage

+1 on johnny rockets "#12 w/ no mayo please" as well as fuddruckers.

then there's this place if you're in boston (cambridge side)
"Bartleys"
http://www.hollyeats.com/Bartleys.htm

http://www.hollyeats.com/images/NewEngland/Bartleys-Menu.jpg

while it may not be "THE best" burger out there, the sheer variety and combination of how they're served definitely warrants a tasting or four.

Brian 162 · 08-07-2006, 03:31 PM

I was in the States for the Nascar race in July. I had lots of burgers from American chain restaurants. I went to Jack In The Box in North Carolina, Ruby Tuesday"s in Daytona and Checkers and I have to say they were all pretty good. As a side bar we stopped at Long John Silvers, we couldn't tell the difference between the fish or chicken. It was HORRIBLE.

brittbolen · 08-07-2006, 04:09 PM

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Originally posted by }{arlequin

then there's this place if you're in boston (cambridge side)
"Bartleys"
http://www.hollyeats.com/Bartleys.htm

http://www.hollyeats.com/images/NewEngland/Bartleys-Menu.jpg

ahhhhhhhhhh bartleys. Or more formally, Mr. and Mrs Bartley's Burger Cottage. I remember the harvard burger, which was 2 7oz patties, it was at least 8" tall, it was awesome. Big long tables, you just squeezed in anywhere. Crap now I want a burger...

Britt

onlycafe · 08-07-2006, 04:23 PM

has anyone here tried louis' lunch in new haven, conn. they claim to be the originator of the hamburger.

ZAMIRZ · ZAMIRZ's Garage

Local to me: Fatburger

If I'm up for a drive: Fuddruckers

I need to try this Apple Pan you guys speak of....

DavidI · 08-07-2006, 05:41 PM

In n out 4X4 animal style well done.........David